A list of things a woman needs to live alone
Many women worry about what they need to prepare when they move out on their own for the first time. By getting not only the bare minimum of furniture and appliances, but also daily necessities, cooking utensils, and security items, you can achieve a safe and comfortable life.
In this chapter, we will introduce necessities and convenient items by category as a "list of things necessary for a woman living alone." You can use this as a checklist for moving preparations and shopping, and it will also help you to cut down on unnecessary expenses. Use this article as a reference to smoothly start your new life in a way that suits you.
Home appliances: essential items and recommendations
The following are some of the essential home appliances for women living alone.
- refrigerator
- microwave oven
- Rice cooker
- washing machine
- Hair dryer, etc.
For those who cook at home, a large capacity refrigerator and a high-performance microwave are especially convenient. Fully automatic washing machines are popular and save time and effort. Vacuum cleaners, irons, and air conditioners are also items that you will want to have on hand depending on the season and your lifestyle.
When choosing appliances, you should also consider their energy-saving performance, size, and compatibility with the space you have available. Appliances are an essential part of your pre-moving checklist.
Furniture: How to choose the right furniture to create a comfortable space
When choosing furniture, the key is how to make the limited space you have available for one person comfortable.
- bed
- table
- chair
- Storage shelves
Choosing highly functional furniture, especially beds with storage and folding tables, will help keep your room neat and tidy. Interior accessories such as curtains and rugs also affect the impression of the room, so it's important to pay attention to them. By choosing compact, multi-purpose furniture, you can create a comfortable space even in a small one-room apartment.
Everyday items: Basic items that support daily life
Many of the everyday items that support your daily life will be used immediately after moving, so it is important to prepare them in advance.
- toilet paper
- tissue
- Detergent and other consumables
- hanger
- Towels, bath mats, etc.
- Sanitary products
- Garbage bags, clothes pegs, and other essential items that are often forgotten.
Many items can be easily purchased at 100 yen shops and drugstores, so the key is to shop with cost-effectiveness in mind. From a female perspective, it's important to place importance on ease of use and cleanliness.
Cooking Utensils: Essential Items for Enjoying Home Cooking
For women who want to start cooking for themselves, basic cooking utensils are a must-have item.
- Frying pans and pots
- Knives and cutting boards
- Basic set including bowl and chopsticks
- A measuring cup and a peeler are also useful.
- Tableware and storage containers
- Don't forget kitchen items such as sponges and detergent.
By choosing items that are easy to use even for beginners, the barrier to cooking will be lowered and you can achieve a healthy diet. The key to success is to create an environment where you can cook at home without any strain.
Useful items: Goods that make life more comfortable
To make living alone more comfortable, it is recommended to incorporate some handy items.
- Electric kettle
- Extension cord
- Storage Box
- full body mirror
- Security products and other such items improve the quality of life.
Especially for women living alone, security items such as auxiliary locks and burglar alarms can give you a sense of security. Seasonal appliances such as futon dryers and humidifiers are also useful. Small items can help reduce daily stress.
The importance of preparing to live alone
To start living alone smoothly, it is more important than anything else to prepare in advance. By planning carefully, you can avoid failure by not only choosing a place to live and purchasing the necessary items, but also by managing your budget and reviewing your lifestyle.
Especially for women who are living alone for the first time, it is important to pay close attention to details such as crime prevention measures, planning the flow of daily life, checking the size of furniture and appliances, etc. If you move in a hurry without being prepared, it can lead to unnecessary expenses and increased hassle.
Here we will explain in detail the checklist you should check before moving and the cost-related points to consider.
Checklist to check before moving
When preparing to move out on your own, it is important to make a list of "what you need." Organize your essential items into categories such as furniture, home appliances, daily necessities, cooking utensils, and security items.
In addition, don't forget to apply for utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and the internet, and submit various notifications such as moving-in and moving-out notifications, and mail forwarding applications. It will go smoothly if you plan your schedule by working backwards so that you have everything you need by the day your belongings are delivered.
If you have a checklist like this, you will be able to handle the situation calmly on moving day and start your new life with ease.
Understanding initial and running costs
When living alone, you need to know in advance both the "initial costs" when signing the lease on the property and the monthly "running costs." Initial costs include the deposit, key money, agency fee, advance rent, and fire insurance, and are roughly the equivalent of 4 to 6 months' rent. In addition, you will need to pay for furniture, appliances, and daily necessities, so it is recommended that you prepare a total of about 300,000 to 500,000 yen.
On the other hand, running costs include rent, utilities, communication, food, miscellaneous expenses, etc., and they need to be managed as fixed monthly expenses. By balancing your income and creating a budget plan, you can live comfortably on your own. You should also consider using money-saving techniques and subscription services.
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Crime prevention and safe living
For women living alone, not only comfort but also safety is extremely important. In particular, it is important to be highly aware of crime and disaster prevention, and advance preparation can greatly reduce the risk of trouble.
In addition to locks for the front door and windows, you can also use items such as monitor-equipped intercoms and security alarms to give you a sense of security. In terms of disaster prevention, it is also essential to stock up on goods for earthquakes and fires.
In this chapter, we will explain in detail the crime prevention and disaster prevention measures that women living alone should take, as well as safety points to keep in mind in everyday life.
How to choose crime prevention and disaster prevention items
Useful items for crime prevention include auxiliary locks, door stoppers, security buzzers, sensor lights, etc. For women living alone, installing auxiliary locks to strengthen security at the entrance and balcony is particularly effective.
In recent years, the use of security cameras (including dummy cameras) and smart locks has increased. On the other hand, it is important to have disaster prevention goods such as flashlights, mobile phone chargers, emergency food, drinking water, and first aid kits.
For both, "minimum preparation" is the key to saving your life, so use the checklist to make sure you are prepared without missing anything. There are plenty of products that can be easily purchased online or at 100 yen shops.
Tips for living safely alone
In order to live alone safely, a little awareness and ingenuity in your daily life are essential.
for example,
- When you get home, check your surroundings carefully
- Choose well-lit routes at night
- Small actions, such as closing curtains to hide signs of daily life when you are away, can have a big effect in crime prevention.
Also, be careful when answering the intercom and never open the door to suspicious people. Furthermore, sharing your daily schedule with friends and family will give you peace of mind in the event of an emergency. Even when choosing a property, checking whether there is security equipment and the safety of the surrounding area will lead to a safe life.
Tips for making single life more comfortable
When living alone, the comfort of your life depends on how efficiently you can use the limited space and in a way that suits you.
A layout that suits the size and layout of your home, furniture arrangement that takes into account daily flow, and interior design that suits your tastes can greatly affect your daily satisfaction. For women living alone, the balance between functionality and design is important. By being mindful of storage capacity and appearance, as well as ease of cleaning, you can create a comfortable space without any stress.
In this chapter, we will introduce some practical ideas and tricks for living comfortably.
Room layout and interior
To keep a space comfortable for single people, it is essential to be creative with the layout. To make a limited room look spacious, it is important to place large furniture such as beds and tables against the walls or in the corners of the room, and ensure traffic flow in the center.
By choosing a bed with storage and a folding table, you can make the most of the space while still maintaining functionality. In addition, by incorporating mirrors and using indirect lighting, you can visually make the room appear larger.
In terms of interior design, a unified color scheme will create a sense of unity in the space, and adding accents such as potted plants and art will help you express your individuality. By being mindful of the size, placement, and color of your furniture and decorations, you can create a comfortable interior space even in a small room.
The balance between layout and interior design is the key to a comfortable living space.
Choose items that fit your lifestyle
A common mistake when living alone is buying things you don't actually use or large furniture that doesn't fit in the room. In order to make the most of your limited space and live comfortably, it's important to choose items that suit your lifestyle.
For example, if you cook at home every day, it's convenient to have kitchen goods that are easy to store and time-saving cooking utensils, and if you mainly work from home, you should choose a chair or desk that doesn't tire you out even if you sit for a long time. Also, if you don't like cleaning, it's effective to make adjustments that suit your personality and habits, such as introducing a robot vacuum cleaner.
When choosing an item, the key is to base it on whether you really need it, rather than whether it would be convenient to have it. By not accumulating too many possessions and being conscious of living a minimalist life, your room and your mind will be clear and tidy, making your daily life more comfortable.
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Tips for preparing for a new life and purchasing tips
To make a smooth start to living alone, it is important to prepare in advance and go about your shopping in a way that helps you avoid unnecessary expenses. Instead of buying everything at once, make a list of "what you really need" and "what would be convenient to have," decide on purchase priorities, and prepare in a planned manner.
In addition, in order to get everything you need within a limited budget, it's also a good idea to make good use of 100 yen shops, online shopping, furniture and home appliance subscription services, etc. Furthermore, by checking the layout and storage space of your room before moving, you can choose furniture that fits the size and flow of your belongings and avoid mistakes.
In this chapter, we will introduce preparation techniques and shopping tips that will be useful for women living alone.
Make a list of what you need
In order to efficiently prepare for living alone, it is important to make a list of the things you need in advance. By organizing furniture, home appliances, daily necessities, security items, etc. by category, you can clearly see what you are missing and prevent anything from being left out.
Especially for women who are living alone for the first time, it is important to know about the necessities of life that are often overlooked, such as storage items, sanitary products, disaster prevention items, etc. Of course, you can write out a checklist on paper, but if you use a memo app on your smartphone, you can check it quickly even when you are out and about, which is convenient.
Also, if you divide your list into "things you absolutely need" and "things you can buy later," you can shop efficiently while reducing unnecessary expenses. We recommend creating your list early so that you can prepare for your new life with peace of mind even on a limited budget.
Decide on your purchasing priorities and get them in order
Expenses tend to be concentrated around the time of moving. In order to get everything you need efficiently within a limited budget, it is important to be aware of the "priority" of items.
For example, a refrigerator, bedding, lighting, curtains, etc. are essential on the first day you move in. On the other hand, sofas, storage cases, cooking appliances, etc. can be added as needed while you live there.
Also, if you make a list of the minimum items you will need on the first day, you can reduce confusion after moving in. The smart way to start living alone is to prioritize buying the things you will need first.
Utilizing online shopping, 100 yen shops, and subscription services
Choosing where to buy your essentials while keeping initial costs down is also important. If you're looking for value for money, 100-yen shops, Nitori, and IKEA are convenient and offer almost all basic household items at low prices. Also, if you use online shopping sites such as Amazon and Rakuten, you can have heavy items delivered directly to your home, so you can rest assured even right after moving.
Furthermore, furniture and home appliance subscription services have been gaining attention in recent years, and offer the advantage of being able to use them only for the period you need and keeping initial costs down. Use your options wisely to create a shopping plan that puts less strain on you.
Check the layout of the room before you move in
When purchasing furniture and appliances for your new home, the key to avoid mistakes is to carefully check the layout and dimensions of the room in advance. Check the entrance, hallway, and outlet locations, and choose items while considering ease of access and traffic flow. Especially in limited spaces such as studios and 1K apartments, the size and placement of furniture directly impacts how easy it is to live in.
Also, if you draw a simple layout diagram based on the measurements, the setup process on the day of the move will go more smoothly. Creating a room that is both practical and stylish will greatly increase your satisfaction with your new life.
summary
When a woman starts living alone, it is essential to make preparations to ensure a comfortable and secure life. In addition to home appliances such as a refrigerator and washing machine, furniture such as a bed and curtains, and consumables that support daily life, the key to starting a new life smoothly is to incorporate convenient items that suit your lifestyle.
Especially for those who are living alone for the first time, it is important to plan your entire life, including preparing crime prevention and disaster prevention goods. In order to get the things you need without straining yourself, it is also effective to decide on the priorities of your purchases and make good use of online shopping, 100 yen shops, and furniture and home appliance subscription services.
Also, by choosing furniture that takes into consideration the size and layout of the room, you can achieve both comfort and functionality even in a small space. Use this article as a reference, get properly prepared, turn your worries about living alone into peace of mind, and start living your own way.
